Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower
In or near Strathblane.
Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower — scheduled monument-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Robert Murray — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower is a scheduled monument-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM2805). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Mugdock Castle, a secular castle, is noted for its historical significance and architectural features. It has been designated as a scheduled monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, highlighting its national importance.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mugdock Castle's North-West Tower is a scheduled monument located in central Scotland. The site reflects the historical significance of the castle, which has been a notable landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9656, -4.3247
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- G62 8EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17567978 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower?
- Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G62 8EL).
- What is Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower?
- Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower — scheduled monument-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G62 8EL.
- Is Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower a listed building?
- Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mugdock Castle, North-West Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G62 8EL.